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OKN 438W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,027 mi
Last recorded54,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 438W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front crack in part of oil cooler bracket

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 54,014 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front crack in part of oil cooler bracket

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,713 miles

Offside Front press button sticker missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front press button sticker missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,122 miles

Centre Exhaust rubber broken

Centre Exhaust rubber perished.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Dim. (1.2.1d)

Centre Exhaust rubber broken

Centre Exhaust rubber perished.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking on inner sidewall not showing metal

Fail 14 Jun 2010 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking on inner sidewall not showing metal

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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OKN 438W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKN 438W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OKN 438W registered?

OKN 438W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 February 1981.

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